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Malaysia, a Southeast Asian country of 25 million, lies below Thailand and above Indonesia. Its potpourri of languages, religions, and cuisines is primarily influenced by Malay, Chinese, and South Asian cultures.
For the variety: tropical and cosmopolitan, ancient and modern, Western and Eastern, all at once.
$370/nt+: 7-nt Malaysia rainforest & river cruise Tourism Malaysia
$299+: 3-night Malaysia and Singapore cruise Cruise.com